The principal of Ennis Community College has been appointed as acting princpial of Colaiste Chiarain in Croom as efforts continue to resolve an ongoing row between management and staff at the Co. Limerick school.

The next phase of a mediation process devised by the Labour Relations Commission is underway.

A statement from the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board says the process will not disrupt the continued delivery of the high standards of teaching and learning at the school.

And it adds that on an unrelated note, Matt Power has been appointed as Acting Principal of Coláiste Chiaráin as Principal Noel Malone is currently on leave.